Development and interaction of cultures

Civilization: Egypt

Name: Courtney Boyer


Theme
How does this theme apply to your civilization?
Religions
  • Under the rule of Pharaoh Amenhotep(Akhenaten)IV , ruled 1353-1335 b.c.e. Aten was considered to be the one and only true God, and Egypt took and a monotheistic religion.
  • Other cults include the cult of Osiris and the cult of Amon-Re.
Belief Systems, philosophies, and ideologies
  • Egyptians believed that life was like the agricultural cycle in which crops grow, die, and come to life again because many believed in life after death.
  • Egyptians believed that Pharaohs were Gods on earth and the absolute rulers of the land.
Science and Technology
  • Egypt developed mansonry that allowed them to build immense and grand structures.
  • Egypt also developed sophisticated iron and bronze metallurgy.
The arts and architecture
  • In the pyramids there was often paintings of the Pharaoh's family, deeds, and servants.
  • The Egyptian temples often had hieroglyphic inscriptions and were lavishly decorated.